All Things Are Possible

Today's Scripture

“Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible" (Matthew 19:26 NIV).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria & Missy

Are you facing something today that seems impossible? With man it may be, but with God, ALL things are possible! If you seem to be in an impossible situation, get with God! Sometimes it’s so easy to focus on our problems and try to solve them in our own strength. But remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. He has a plan for your victory. He has a plan to give you a way out. He is making the things that seem impossible, possible. You can trust Him today. The Bible says that He has plans for your good, not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Start believing and confessing today, “I am with God, and with God all things are possible!” Are your bills piling up? With God, all things are possible. Do your relationships need healing? With God, all things are possible. Is there sickness in you body? With God, all things are possible! As you meditate on God’s power, He will work in your life, and you will step forward into that place of victory He has in store for you.

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank You for making a way where there seems to be no way. I choose to trust You, and I believe that all things are possible! Show me Your power today. Work through me to encourage those around me to trust You more. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

I thank you so much for these words of encouragement and prayers of enlightenment. My husband and I are are Pentecostals and we believe in an all knowing, all sovereign and gracious God. He is truly the source of our help and the foundation of our love. I thank you, and I thank God for people like you.
God bless you and Happy New Year

Thank you uno! My husband is a pastor in his country. He really has put god in the forefront of my life. I have never felt so much joy with such simplicity. My goal is to share this with all.

Shalom

Shalom, Fellow Believers,

Scripture for today:

“Brothers, I do not consider myself to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 3:13-14 NIV)

Thank you Nagi, i really like that one.

You are so welcome, Sister. It was put into my spirit to post it.

Thank you Mrs. J and Nagi for sharing these words of truth and inspiration.

God is at Work

Today's Scripture

“We thank God continually because, when you received the Word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of man, but as it actually is—the Word of God which is at work in you who believe” (I Thessalonians 2:13 NIV).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Missy

When you receive the truth of God’s Word in your heart, it automatically takes root and begins to work in your life! You may not always see it right away. You may not always feel it, but know that God began a good work in you, and He is faithful to complete it. When you are faithful to receive His Word, it opens the door for Him to work. The Bible tells us that the Word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword. That means, if there’s any confusion in your life, or if anything is unclear, the Word of God will divide the truth from the lies. The Word of God will direct you and light the path you should take. The Psalmist talks about loving the Word of God and making it your meditation night and day. I encourage you to find a few scriptures and write them on note cards. Ask the Lord to make those verses come alive in your heart. As you pursue and love the Word of God, you will see Him working. You will rise higher in every area and live the abundant life He has in store for you.

A Prayer for Today

Father in Heaven, thank You for working in my life by the power of Your Word. Thank You for loving and setting me free. I choose to receive Your Word because I know Your Word brings life. I bless You today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.



You are more then welcome Boaz!

I would also like to add to that inspiring post, Joshua 1:8

" Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be PROSPEROUS and SUCCESSFUL."

Just curious .... is this from Joel and Victoria Olsteen? If so, why is Victoria's name marked through and replaced with the name Missy?

Thanks!

It was a joke. Did it make you laugh? LOL It makes me laugh when I put my name there.

Girl! You should see me trying to figure out who Joel and Missy are .... Joel and Victoria - yes! But Missy?!?!? You got me!

He is the Deliverer

Today's Scripture

“A Righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all” (Psalm 34:19)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria Missy

No matter what “troubles” you may be facing today, God has promised to deliver you! And notice this verse doesn’t say He's going to deliver you from “some” of your troubles — “if you say and do everything perfectly.” No, if you are righteous today, God promises to deliver you from all of your troubles. How do you know if you are righteous? When you receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, when you accept His forgiveness and believe He is working in your life, then you are righteous. Your faith and belief in the goodness of God is His righteousness at work in your heart. The Bible says in Romans 4, that “Abraham believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness.”

If you are facing troubles today, expect that God has a way of escape for you. Expect that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf. Meditate on this verse and let it sink deep into your heart. Know that God is good and He is your Deliverer today. Believe in His goodness and faithfulness and He will deliver you into the life of victory that He has planned!

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank you for making me righteous by the blood of Jesus. I receive Your promises and choose to believe that You are working behind the scenes on my behalf. Thank You for being my Deliverer today and always! In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

My favorite verse in the Holy Book is Isaiah 40: 30-31

Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall
utterly fall,
But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall
mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they
shall walk and not faint.

What a wonderful promise of God.

Very powerful! Thank you Monagoz.

AMEN

Expect Good Things

Today's Scripture

“Surely goodness and loving-kindness will follow me all the days of my life…” (Psalm 23:6).

Today's Word from Joel and Missy

What are you expecting today? Are you expecting to rise higher in life? Are you expecting good breaks? Are you expecting goodness to follow you everywhere you go? If you are expecting to get the short end of the stick, your own wrong thinking will keep you in mediocrity. Remember, God will meet you at the level of your expectations. Pay attention to what you are thinking about and make the choice to believe God for good things. Every day, imagine there are blessings, favor, increase, and promotion in your path. They already have your name on it! It’s just a matter of time before you come across them. Start confessing everyday “Something good is going to happen to me today.” Stand strong when trouble comes, knowing that your best days are ahead. Believe that God’s blessings will overtake you! Expect goodness and mercy to chase you down. If you’ll learn to raise your level of expectancy, God will pour out His blessings and favor on you. You’ll rise to new levels and live the life of victory He has in store.

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, today I expect your goodness and loving-kindness to surround me. I choose to believe that my best days are right out in front of me. Help me stand strong in You so that I can see Your blessing in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name.

I am soaking up the scriptures that you guys post. Great idea and great to read

Chispas The New Has Come

Today's Scripture

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

As a follower of Christ, you are a new creation! You have a new spirit, a new walk, a new life! Are there “old” things in your life that you are trying to get rid of? Maybe you have old behaviors or addictions that you want to change. Remember, the new has come. It’s a new year and it’s time to be the new you. Let this year be the year you break old habits and addictions. Let this be the year that you move forward into a new life of victory. And your new life includes all the spiritual blessings the Lord has promised in His Word. You have a promise of peace. Health. Protection. Provision. Be encouraged today and know that no matter what is happening in your life right now, you can embrace the new life God has prepared for you. Make the choice today to leave the old behind—leave behind old behavior, old thinking, old words. Embrace the new by faith and you’ll move forward into the life of blessing the Lord has in store for you.

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank You for making me new. Help me to understand Your plan for me so that I can fully embrace Your promises. I choose today to leave behind the old life and ask that You empower me by Your spirit today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Focus on the Unseen

Today's Scripture

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:18).

Today's Word from Joel and Missy

Every obstacle in your life is subject to change. It doesn’t matter what you may be facing, there is an answer in the unseen. The unseen is the spiritual realm where the promises of God exist. Your faith brings those unseen things into this natural realm. When you are fixed on something, you can’t be moved. There’s a determination that fuels your focus. When you fix your eyes on the unseen—the promises of God—your faith will not be moved by your circumstances and you’ll eventually see those promises come to pass. Make the decision today to fix your eyes and mind on the promises of God. Meditate on His promises until they become more real to you than the air you breath. Declare that His promises will come to pass in your life. Declare that you have His favor. Declare that you are more than a conqueror. Don’t allow fear and doubt to change what you are speaking over your life. As you continue to fix your spiritual eyes on the unseen promises of God, you will see those things come to pass in the natural and you will move forward into the abundant life the Lord has for you!

A Prayer for Today

Father God, today I choose to fix my eyes on you. I choose to fix my mind and heart on your promises, no matter what it looks like in this natural world. I know that Your Word is true and that your promises will be fulfilled in my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.



Faith was hard for me to walk in at first, but when I recieved it I was in awe. What a feeing feeling.

It was very hard for me, also, and I do struggle with faith every now and then . The flesh always wrestles with the spirit.

Naggi,
Have you ever read "The Purpose Driven Life"? I was recomending it to someoen in another forum and thought of you.

I purchased this book for my mom this christmas. It has been the gift from god to her. I am excited to get it myself. my brother in law has read the book also and thought he had a spiritual movement after.

Here is the link:

http://www.amazon.com/Purpose-Driven-Life-...9028&sr=1-1And the book is only $10 with priceless rewards.



Have a great day,

Missy

I read this book a few years ago, and went through each 40 day assignment. I felt as if my life was changed. When I saw your mention of it today, I decided to go pull the book out again and go through the process all over again. Thank you for acknowledging this book. It is a very thought-provoking and "active" book of spiritual guidance and seeking the unique and distinct purpose for which God has put us here on His green earth. Thanks again Missy.

Look Straight Ahead

Today's Scripture

"Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you" (Proverbs 4:25).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

What are you looking at today? I don't mean in the natural, but in the spiritual. What is in the forefront of your mind and heart? Are you constantly dwelling on your problems, or things that have happened in your past? In the natural, you will move in the direction that your eyes are looking. In the spiritual, it works the same way. Whatever you focus your mind and heart on, you will move towards. That's why this verse tells us to look straight ahead. If you are constantly dwelling on your problems, or things in your past, wondering "what if" then you will stay right where you are. But if you choose to forgive and release the past then you can focus on what is ahead of you and you'll begin to move forward. God doesn't want you to live in the past. He wants you to meditate on His goodness and believe His promises so that you can keep growing. God is a creative God and He has designed a wonderful future for you. Look straight ahead so you can see it and move forward into the live of victory God has promised!

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, today I set my focus on You. I choose to forget the past by forgiving others so that I can look straight ahead to Your promises. I ask that You direct my heart on the path of life that You have for me. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

In other words, Be ENCOURAGED GOD is in control. Get your eyes on HIM and off your problems.
What a nice message you posted today, MrsJ.


No, I have not read that book you mentioned.

MrsJibowu, may the good Lord bless you for the wonderful words of the scripture you post each day.

My scripture for today is Proverbs 3: 5-6

TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING
IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE SHALL DIRECT YOUR PATHS.

Monagoz, I really needed this one today. God always places the ones you need in your path if you seek him.

Thank you for being the messanger!

Romans 15 : 4

" For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance
and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. "

This has always been one of my favorites

He Improves Those He Loves

Today's Scripture

“…God disciplines us for our good, that we may share in His holiness” (Hebrews 12:10).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Aren’t you glad that the God of this universe loves us enough to discipline and shape our character? Webster’s Dictionary defines “discipline” as training that corrects, molds, or perfects mental faculties or moral character. God improves our character through His training. While you are on this earth, you are constantly in spiritual training. Your faith is being trained, your character is being trained, and your heart is being trained to be more like Him. God is training us so that we can be holy, or set apart, in our mind, will, and emotions. Holiness is important to God because the Bible says that without holiness, we won’t be able to see Him. God doesn’t want anything to come between you and Him. He wants to be with you. That’s why He chose to make your heart His home. When you allow Him to shape, train, and improve your character, you will be holy and you will see Him. Receive His loving guidance today as He shapes and trains your character. Let Him work in your life and respond to His tender leading. As you do, you’ll rise higher in every area and live the life of victory the Lord has planned for you.

A Prayer for Today

Father, thank You for Your discipline in my life. Thank You for molding and shaping my character so that I can be more like You. I welcome your correction and submit myself to You in every area of my life. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Be Led by the Spirit

Today's Scripture

“Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons of God” (Romans 8:14).

Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

Have you ever started to do something when you had a little nudging on the inside of you telling you to do something completely different? Sometimes it’s easy to override that little inward voice, but that small voice deep on the inside of you is how God speaks to you. It’s how He leads you by His Spirit. When you follow the Spirit’s leading by faith—even when it doesn’t make sense—you are making a declaration with your actions that you are a child of the Most High God. Those who are led by the Spirit of God are the sons and daughters of God. The more you yield yourself to His leading, the easier it becomes to follow Him. You’ll hear His voice in the midnight hour giving your direction about which steps to take. You’ll hear His voice affirming you and guiding you into everlasting peace. Remember, God lead’s us by peace and joy. He’s never condemning but He always leads you into Truth. Take time today to tune out the other voices so that you can be led by His Spirit into the life of victory the Lord has in store for you!

A Prayer for Today

Heavenly Father, thank you for leading me by Your Spirit today. Thank You for filling me with Your joy and peace. Help me to clearly know Your voice so that I can follow You all the days of my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.